THE DEPARTMENTThe Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the world and has been recognized nationally for its long history of considerable experience and dedication to professional and constitutional policing. The LAPD operates on a budget of $1.5 billion and is comprised of over 12,800 employees (9,984 sworn, 2,887 civilian). The LAPD takes great pride in being a diverse organization which is reflected in sworn officer representation: 18% female; 10% African American; 47% Hispanic; 10% Asian/Pacific Islander/Filipino; and 33% Caucasian.

THE POLICE COMMISSIONThe Board of Police Commissioners serves as the civilian oversight body of the Los Angeles Police Department, functioning like a corporate board of directors, setting policies for the department and monitoring its operations. The Board is comprised of five citizen members appointed by the Mayor. The Inspector General reports to and is appointed and removed by the Police Commission. The Chief of Police also reports to the Police Commission and works in cooperation with the Inspector General in assuring the necessary access to documents and personnel is unfettered for the work of the Inspector General to be accomplished.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THEINSPECTOR GENERALThe Office of the Inspector General is an independent oversight entity responsible for overseeing the entirety of the Los Angeles Police Department’s operations for the Board of Police Commissioners. The Inspector General reports directly to the Board of Police Commissioners and has no reporting requirement to the Chief of Police or any other member of the Los Angeles Police Department. The Inspector General has access to all Los Angeles Police Department locations, documents and records, and personnel. The Inspector General must be able to maintain this independence and ensure that the investigations, audits, and recommendations are independent and objective, no matter the outcome.

The Inspector General leads a team of investigators and auditors in overseeing the Department’s operations. To ensure that the Board of Police Commissioners’ priorities are being furthered, the Inspector General works closely with the Board in identifying areas within the Department that require reviews, audits, and/or investigations. The

THE COMMUNITY Neighborhoods are Los Angeles. From Granada Hills nestled into the Santa Susanna Mountains on the north, to the port communities of San Pedro and Wilmington on the south, and from the bluffs of Pacific Palisades overlooking the blue of the ocean on the west, to the birthplace of the city at EI Pueblo on the east, Los Angeles is the world’s most diverse city. With over 4 million residents, and covering 472 square miles, Los Angeles is a mix of diverse people, changing terrain, and urban and economic opportunity.

The City’s principal asset is creativity in all its forms, home to world-renowned offerings in education, business, culture, recreation, and sports, and dominant as the global capital of the entertainment industry. The redevelopment of downtown continues to reinvigorate the City’s historic core, bringing lofts, housing, and cafes to downtown adjacent to the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, L.A. Live, and the recently completed Wilshire Grand Center 73-story world-class skyscraper. Museums, theaters, libraries, community centers, parks, and modern mass transit, built or re-imagined over the last decade, are bringing increased vibrancy to the City’s neighborhoods and connections between them.

Los Angeles’ economic base is as diverse as the city itself. The backbone of the City’s huge and diversified economy is entrepreneurial, driven by small and medium-sized businesses. The Los Angeles region is an economic engine for a wide array of significant industries from telecommunications, law and medicine to media production and product design and every imaginable product and professional service of international trade. With the municipally owned Los Angeles World Airports and Port of Los Angeles as portals, Los Angeles is the country’s primary link to the markets of Asia and Latin America. As the largest manufacturing center in the United States, LA is also a major production hub, producing a fantastic variety of goods from trend-setting fashion apparel to aerospace technology.

Unrivaled in cultural as well as geographic diversity, Los Angeles is home to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC), as well as to a score of excellent liberal arts colleges and universities. From Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, to Venice, to Boyle Heights and the coastal communities, Los Angeles residents enjoy easy access to a mix of urban attractions and outdoor pursuits ranging from nearby mountains and hiking trails to rugged deserts to the inviting beaches of the Pacific Ocean.

Inspector General also has discretion to investigate any matter involving the Department and, under City Charter, can self-initiate such an investigation without prior approval. Because of this discretion, the Inspector General must be able to identify high risk or other areas meriting such investigations. The Inspector General must also be aware of best practices and investigate or audit those areas requiring Commission action. The Inspector General is also responsible for continually monitoring the internal complaint process to evaluate the quality of the Department’s investigations and adjudications, and report its findings directly to the Board of Police Commissioners for their evaluation and action. The Inspector General also monitors every serious use of force incident involving the Los Angeles Police Department. The Office of Inspector General personnel serve on an on-call capacity for response to use of force and other serious incidents. The Inspector General reviews and advises the Department on development of tactics as well as makes recommendations to the Board of Police Commissioners for changes to the use of force policies governing the Department.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners is searching for an Inspector General who has demonstrated strong organizational and management skills. He/she must be able to effectively communicate complex and sensitive issues, must be well-versed in the current trends and developments affecting police work, and must be competent in legislative and/or legal issues. He/she must have a proven track record of working in partnership with diverse communities and appointed and elected officials based on mutual respect and cooperation. He/she must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to project confidence and credibility to the public and the ability to relate to a broad variety of individuals and to emanate the highest level of professional deportment and integrity at all times.

At a minimum, a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate or law degree as well as extensive experience with the criminal justice system, civil rights and/or policing-related issues is highly desired. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated the ability to maintain independence and objectivity in complex and often challenging situations. The ideal candidate should have at least

10 years of experience in any one, or combination, of the following fields: Federal or State court judge; Federal, State or local government attorney; or ten years of progressive supervisory experience in an investigative public agency similar to an inspector general’s office.

May be required to obtain a Federal Top Secret clearance to perform certain oversight functions on behalf of the Board of Police Commissioners.

THE COMPENSATIONThe salary range for the Inspector General is $143,737 to $210,157 and will be set based on qualifications. Candidates may qualify for a merit-based bonus of up to 11% based on performance. The City also offers a generous benefits package that includes retirement; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; vacation; and sick leave.

TO APPLYElectronic submittals are required. Interested candidates should immediately submit a resume, compelling cover letter of interest, salary history and professional references to:

City of Los Angeles Personnel DepartmentAttn: Leonard Torres – Executive Recruitment

Email: per.execsearch@lacity.org

Questions may be referred to Leonard Torres at (213) 473-9394 or Janell Ishii Hata (213) 473-9393.

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened against the criteria as outlined. References will only be contacted with candidates’ permission. Finalists will be invited to interview with the Los Angeles Police Commission.

The final date for submission of resume packages is October 31, 2017, or until a sufficient candidate pool is achieved.

*The position of Inspector General in the Police Department is an exempt, at-will management position. The incumbent will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights or due process rights. The Inspector General is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Police Commissioners. The incumbent may be removed without any finding of cause, by the Board. Such removal would not be reviewable or appealable.

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